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Tuesday, 30 September 2014

October already! I hope you have your Christmas cards well under way. If you need some inspiration to get you started, come and have a look at the challenge at CHNC Extra for October. There is lots of lovely inspiration from my fellow DT members there. Here is my one:

I have used a paper from MME for the background. The image is Ruby Christmas - Poinsettia from Bugaboo Stamps. I coloured her with copic markers and then die-cut using an oval die. The matting is red cardstock from Rosie's Studio. I die-cut a poinsettia using a Mariannes Die and glittered cardstock from DCWV and then embellished it with some pearls which I coloured with a yellow copic marker. I added some Christmas red mesh ribbon and some washi tape which I coloured red with Distress Ink (it was grey!).

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Bo Bunny called "Silver and Gold Collection"/ The layering is some gold metallic paper. The image is from A Creative Need and has been coloured with copic markers and then glittered with Stickles - Gold and Silver. I also added some gold and silver ornament shaped embellishments.

I have used a paper from a paper pad (I think it is Rosie's Studio but can't be totally sure). The image and quote are from Create with TLC. The image is from the progressive challenge linked above. I coloured the image with copic markers and then edged around both the image and sentiment with Gelato. I also used some green mesh ribbon and some pearls that I coloured with copic marker YR07.

The background paper is from Kaisercraft. I liked that it had a subtle pattern so as not to overpower the dies. I have used two dies from Tattered Lace 319 - Kensington and 113 - Christmas Boot. I cut the Kensington die from black cardstock from Rosie's Studio. The Christmas Boot die has been cut from Jac Paper and then glittered with fine green glitter. I have added three bright green metal brads to finish.

I have used a black and white paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. I added an arrow pointing to the 50 on the paper. The image is from Kenny K and has been coloured with copic markers. I also added some gold Stickles to the disco ball. The sentiment is from Desert Diva. I added some faux stitching around both the image and the sentiment using a Distress marker. I added two brads to cover over the 40 and the 60 so that the eye is drawn more to the 50.

I have used a couple of papers from my scrapbooking stash. I particularly like this pack as it has co-ordinating papers in it. The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and has been coloured with copic markers E00, E49, E47, E18, E15, R22, R20. I coloured some white roses with R22, R20 and E15. The pearls and matting cardstock are both from Rosie's Studio.

This is the third card in the Progressive Challenge at Create with TLC. I've made two today so I am making some headway into the backlog! This one was an easier one for me as I love anything to do with music.

I have used a music paper with roses on it that comes from Kaisercraft. The image is from the progressive challenge at Create with TLC and has been coloured with a combination of Distress Marker and copic markers. I die-cut a music stave using a Memory Box die and added that to the top. The triangle piece has been embossed with an M-Bossibilities folder from Spellbinders. I added some Distress Marker to the folder before embossing.

This is the second image in the progressive challenge at Create with TLC. I am a couple of days behind everyone else as I was away with no access to a printer when the challenge started. Hopefully, I can manage to catch up a bit as the challenge goes along. Being on a way different time zone than everyone else doesn't help either!

I used a paper from a paper pack called "Antique Library" from Wild Rose Studio. I merged the image from the progressive challenge with a sentiment also from Create with TLC. I die-cut using a scalloped edged rectangle die from Spellbinders and then inked the edge with Distress Ink - Vintage Photo. I used the same ink to colour the image. I also added some pearls from Rosie's Studio which were a good match to the paper.

One of the issues that I have with Link-ups that don't have a countdown on them is that I have no idea when the challenge actually finishes. I'm hoping that this one makes it in time as it says it closes on 30th September and we here are now after 10.00am on 30th September!

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs. The image is from Polka Doodles and is coloured with copic markers plus Stickles on the wings. I die-cut a snowflake using a Memory Box die and some cardstock from DCWV. I placed it so the image overlaps part of it. I also added blue and lavender pearls from Sullivans.

I have used a paper from Bearly Mine Designs for the background. The image is from Ike's World and has been coloured with copic markers W3, W0, B99, B93, YR23, C0, Y38. I also added Glossy Accents to the eyes. I matted with cardstock from Rosie's Studio. I die-cut some cogs from the same cardstock and then added metallic rub-ons over the top. I added a sentiment from Desert Diva and a couple of silver brads to finish.

I have used an image from Nutcrafters which I have coloured with copic markers E00, E08, E02. I stippled the background of the bookmark with Adirondack Inks - Sunshine Yellow, Clover and Pesto. I used the same three inks to stamp the bird using an acrylic stamp from Polka Doodles. The lettering has been cut from textured cardstock from DCWV using a Memory Box letter die set.

Often the only time I get to read is holidays - the biggest one of these is Christmas. So, I thought I would use a Christmas image for this bookmark to keep in season. Although, both of my children love owls so I suspect I might lose the bookmark!

I have used an image from Stitchy Bear Stamps called Hoot. I coloured with copic markers E08, E04, E15, YG06. The background is created with a Memory Box Stencil and Distress Ink - Milled Lavender. The lettering is a Memory Box die set.

And nothing to do with weddings either! It's time for a new challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. This week the theme is Something Old, Something New. My "old" is my lace which was from my grandmother and my "new" is the washi tape which I bought when on holiday a couple of months ago. The background paper is also new.

This week we are sponsored by Polka Doodles:

Here is my card to inspire you:

To look at the inspiration cards from the remainder of the DT, head on over to Incy Wincy Designs.

I have used a sewing themed paper from Kaisercraft for the background. The lace as I said above is some I got from my grandmother many years ago. The washi tape I bought when I was on holiday in July. The image is from Polka Doodles and is called Alyce Sewing. I have coloured the image with copic markers and added some Stickles to the bow in her hair.

I have used a dog themed paper from a matstack by DCWV. The image is from Limited Runs and has been coloured with copic markers in autumn hues. The sentiment is from Create with TLC and worked perfectly with this image. The matting is textured cardstock from DCWV. I also layered up some flower pieces to create an autumn coloured flower with a pearl coloured with YR07 for the centre.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Recollections. The matting is glitter cardstock from DCWV. The image is from Fitztown and has been coloured with a combination of copic markers and Distress Markers. I added some glitter domes as an embellishment.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from the progressive challenge at DeeDee's Digis. I coloured using copic markers E08, E04, R59, R46, G29, G21, YR04, E49, E47. I added some leaves cut from glitter cardstock by DCWV using dies from Memory Box and Marianne's. The bow has been crafted from American Crafts ribbon and I embellished the bow with a pearl from Rosie's Studio.

I have used papers from Kaisercraft - Limelight for this challenge. The two corner pieces have been cut from the same sheet of paper which is made up of 12 panels. The die-cut is also from the same paper pad. The image is from From The Heart Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers RV23, RV21, YR04, YR02, G29, G21. I also added some faux stitching using Distress Marker - Tattered Rose. The flower has been crafted from metallic paper using a Marianne's die. I also added some Glossy Accents to the centre.

I think this might be the first retirement card that I have made.. but I'm getting to that age when I know people who are nearing retirement. So, it is time I starting thinking about creating some retirement cards!

I used a plain green card blank for this card. The image is from the progressive challenge at Create with TLC. I used copic markers for colouring. The sentiment is also from Create with TLC. I split the sentiment in two to fit with the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches. The patterned circle has been cut from a leftover piece of cardstock from DCWV. I added some faux stitching using Distress Marker - Vintage Photo.

I have used a spotted paper from a Christmas paper pad. The striped paper is from a different Christmas paper pad (MME I think). The image is from Whoopsi Daisy and has been coloured with copic markers E00, Y02, RV06, YG06, R17, R14 plus Stickles. I also added a striped woodgrain arrow from a Kaisercraft Christmas paper pad, some twine and some letter beads.

Saturday, 27 September 2014

I wish I felt a bit more like partying! I've had the flu for most of last week (while I was on holiday!). I didn't manage to do much each day and spent the afternoon sleeping. I seem to be starting to come right now but have a lot of things to catch up on now that I'm back home.

I have used a green card blank this time. The paper is from Rosie's Studio and comes from a paper pad called "Hey Boy". The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers E00, C7, Y38, BG23, Y28. I used Glossy Accents on the glasses to give them more of a natural glass look. I added a red star shaped rhinestone that I have had in my stash for goodness knows how long! The gold star trim is some I got in the clearance sales after Christmas last year - it is amazing what you can pick up fairly cheaply at those times.

I changed the shape of the image from an oval to a rectangle but otherwise followed the sketch at Creative Craft Cottage. I used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background. The image is from Gerda Steiner and coloured with copic markers. I have also used some mesh ribbon and a Distress Marker for the faux stitching.

I have used a celebratory banner paper from Kaisercraft. The image is from Lacy Sunshine and has been coloured with copic markers. I die-cut using my favourite Marianne's die. The butterfly die-cut is also from Marianne's. I embellished the butterfly with some pearls.

I have used a tag from Tim Holtz as the base. The paper is left over from another card and comes from Kaisercraft. The grosgrain ribbons are from American Crafts. The image is from Delicious Doodles and colorued with copic markers.

I have used a vintage type paper from Kaisercraft. I just loved the contrast of the old car with the newer one (that is still not that new!). The image and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry and coloured with copic markers. I added some faux stitching around the image and some silver brads.

The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and coloured with copic markers to match the colour palette at Brown Sugar Challenge. The paper is one of the new christmas paper pads from Kaisercraft. I cut a banner and embellished it with pearls as well as adding some pearls colorued with copic marker B93 to the top of the card. The striped piece and the Merry Christmas piece are both washi tapes.

I have used a paper and a border from a Kaisercraft paper pad. The image is from Di's Digital Downloads. I used copic markers and Stickles for the colouring. I also added some faux stitching using a Distress marker.

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft along with a border from the back of the paper pad. I matted the border and the image with brown cardstock from Rosie's Studio. The image is from Milk Coffee and coloured with copic markers in an autumn colour scheme. I added a sentiment cut into a banner shape.

The image is from Spyder's Corner and has been coloured with copic markers. The papers are both from Trimgym and layered with cardstock from Rosie's Studio. I coloured some pearls with copic marker RV06 and added them as an embellishment.

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft together with some cardstock from Rosie's Studio. The image is from Digi Stamp Boutique. I outlined the image with copic marker C0 but otherwise left the image uncoloured. I have added a little purple bow and some pearls coloured with copic marker YR07.

Sunday, 21 September 2014

I really enjoy participating in the progressive challenges. I have a few to work on by the end of the month! Here is the card I created using the image from the Digi Stamps 4 Joy progressive challenge.

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The sentiment comes from a different paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Meljens Designs and has been coloured with copic markers. I added an organza bow.

I have used a paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles along with some textured cardstock from DCWV. The image is from Imagine That and has been coloured with copic markers. I used a star shaped die to cut the image and then doodled some snowflakes around the edge.

I am spending a week with my parents in the city where I grew up. Yesterday was more like this spring scene. Today we have strong gusty winds and rain! Not really spring weather at all. Hopefully the rest of the week will be better.

I have used a floral aper from a paper pad (can't remember what pad it came from!). The image is from Eureka stamps and has been coloured with copic markers. I added some yellow grosgrain ribbon and some pearls which I coloured with copic marker Y06.

I have used a grey wood effect paper for the background. The web is a Memory Box die cut from black cardstock from Rosie's Studio. The image is from Stitchy Bear Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers E00, R59, R46, E08, E02.

I have used kraft card from Rosie's Studio for the background. The image is from QKR Stampede and has been coloured with copic markers E00 and E51. I also added Stickles - Diamond to the wings and cloud. I die-cut a Frostyville frame from cream glitter cardstock from DCWV using a Memory Box die and added this over the image. I also added three cream pearls.

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

I deliberately left off any snow on this Christmas scene as here in New Zealand we celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer. Although a lot of my cards feature the more traditional snow scenes, sometimes it is more relevant to do a more summery Christmas card!

I have used a wood effect paper from Kaisercraft to carry the image out further. The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and has been coloured with copic markers with the addition of some Stickles on the trees. I also added a peel-off sticker on the diagonal, a foam tree embellishment, some Stickles on the tree as baubles and some glitter domes.

I have created my card for my 16 year old son. He is very particular about owls - they have to look natural. So the inspiration for this card was to keep it as natural looking as possible so I have a few autumn colour leaves as well as the wood effect in the background.

I have used a wood effect paper from Kaisercraft for the background. The image is from Creative Bug Digitals and is called Hooty Hoo and can be found on this page Here. The leaves have been cut from glitter cardstock by DCWV using dies from Marianne's Designs and Memory Box.

I have used some scrapbooking from my stash as well as cardstock from Rosie's Studio. The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and coloured with copic markers. I coloured every second balloon in primary colours and the ones in between the matching secondary colours! I added some grosgrain ribbon from Francheville, some glitter domes and a pre-made bow.